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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jordan Cornelson #1108 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Second Half Performance at Pikes Peak Ascent Jordan Cornelson, 30, from Colorado Springs, delivered an inspiring performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total elapsed time of 4:21:20, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her average pace was 19:33 min/mile. Key performance indicators include steady improvement in placements as the ascent progressed, moving from 22nd in the F30-34 division at the finish to overcoming initial challenges, as she started in 82nd place at the start of the race. Significant progress was made after reaching Barr Camp, where Jordan was in 174th place within her gender category. She gained momentum, improved her splits, and completed the last segment with a pace of 26:07. There is a noticeable slowdown in the last few miles, above tree line, where her splits increased to 24 mins/mile or more. Focusing on the hill strategy in future training could further improve pacing across steep sections. Jordan's determination on this course is commendable.